<h2>1 Thank God It&rsquo;s Caturday (Red Panda)</h2>
<p>Meet some truly cool cats, and we mean the real feline variety in this marvellous collection of <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai-guide/things-to-do/article/check-out-these-three-interesting-books-in-mumbai-this-week-23617827" rel="nofollow">stories</a>, edited by Lubaina Bandukwala. The illustrations by Sonal Gupta are a delight, and bring these stories to life. Whether you&rsquo;re a cat lover, or not, this one is all about being a part of their lives.</p>
<h2>2 This is How You Lose Her (Penguin)</h2>
<p><img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/mar/How-You-Lose_e.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="720" /></p>
<p>If you haven&rsquo;t discovered Junot D&iacute;az, this<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai-guide/things-to-do/article/want-to-read-something-new-check-out-these-three-books-this-week-23616750" rel="nofollow"> book</a> is a reminder. His effortless, almost lyrical prose will melt the hearts of even the most hardened of cynics of love and relationships. His writing is bare, brutally honest, and deliciously romantic, all at the same.</p>
<h2>3 Bombay II New York (Self-published)</h2>
<p><img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/mar/Bombay-New-York_e.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="720" /></p>
<p>This ode to two buzzing world cities by Ria Mirchandani, is a <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai-guide/things-to-do/article/heres-why-you-should-indulge-in-these-interesting-books-in-mumbai-this-week-23618889" rel="nofollow">fun flip-through</a> book with vibrant illustrations by Shivantika Jain Kothari. The quirky idea to celebrate these cities and their unique characteristics, is the ideal gift for those missing home in the Big Apple, as we learnt was the case with the creators who crafted this trippy gem.</p>

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This week’s picks include a whimsical collection of cat stories, Junot Díaz’s brutally honest love tales, and a vibrant ode to Bombay and New York, perfect for reading, gifting, or getting lost in city dreams

Book corner: Let these love stories and city odes inspire your week ahead

1 Thank God It’s Caturday (Red Panda)

2 This is How You Lose Her (Penguin)

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